Freezer containers (merged threads)

Kazonline

You could also place a freezer bag in a freezable container and fill with your casserole/stew. When frozen remove and freeze in just the bag and then repeat process with a fresh bag.
I 'invested' in some containers from Makro a while ago - again they are like the clear plastic one's take aways come in. I use them for all sorts - freezing, storring tablets, sewing stuff, giving height to my displays at parties (I do party plan) and lots of other things. They cost approx £5 + VAT for 50 - so similar unit price as above, but bigger outlay.
Kaz x

jayarr_2

i do a combination..take away tubs..foil tubs bought from asda-gradually getting rid cos i prefer te plastic ones and the freezer bag and tub thing when i'm running short of tubs

Eels100

I got loads of really sturdy ones with blue clip-on lids at Matalan - not sure how much exactly but definite cheapness, and they hold a litre.

ka7e

You can put cooled stew in freezer bags and rest them in your casserole/serving dishes while they freeze. Take them out of the dish and store just in the bag. Then you can take them out of the bag and put them back to defrost/cook in the same dish.
You need to make sure there aren't any folds in the bag or you'll find it really difficult to get the stew out when it's still frozen!

Chipps

Most of my freezer tubs come from the same place you originally thought of: ie the ice cream counter!
I do have some that came from Ikea, and were very reasonable.
The other thing I use, which also keeps freezer space down, is ziplock bags. These make very flat packs of stew or whatever it is, and also defrost very quickly as they are so flat (oh dear, flat packs - I seem to have come back to Ikea!)

carrottopsuk

redballoon wrote:

The reason I ask is because i have loads of home grown veggies that need eating up so was going to cook a casserole/stew and freeze it to eat at a later time. But i dont have any decent tubs to store it all in. I have thought about using an ice cream tub but we still have ice cream in it! :rotfl:
Anyone got any good recommendations? Cheap ones please!!

http://www.woolworths.co.uk/ww_p2/product/index.jhtml?pid=50559195

I bought some of these but haven't tried them yet. They were originally abt £10.00. Contains different size boxes.

Zed42

I use Chinese take aways containers. However, I saw some mega cheap ones in Tescos last time I was there. HTH.

jayarr_2

Just remembered, i got a huge set of 'tupperware'-type containers of varying sizes from netto for £1, must be at least 12 boxes of not more..only thing is, the 1 they were all stacked in is so big i'll never be able to use it..no doubt something'll crop up for it

CLARABEL

Same as other posters, but also try your local pound shop, as they often have nice packs of plastic containers for....yes....it's gonna shock you...£1!!:rotfl:

liz545

With stuff like soups and stews, I tend to pour it into a freezer bag, allow to freeze flat (on a baking sheet or chopping board to catch any leaks), then you can stack them or store vertically. They take up less space like this. With things you want to freeze without sticking together (such as rashers of bacon or veggies) I freeze them loose on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag, so they stay separate. HTH!